Senior Accountant – Manufacturing

twiceasnice Recruiting; Sophia (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

Holidays

PTO

Job summary

twiceasnice Recruiting seeks a Controller for a manufacturing facility in Sophia, WV. You will oversee all accounting operations, including financial reporting, payroll, budgeting, and internal controls, as the sole accounting professional collaborating with local and corporate leadership.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing cost accounting experience, ERP proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience required.
• ERP system experience required.
• Payroll processing experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables) and Microsoft Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management.
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and bank reconciliations.
• Complete month-end close, including journal entries, financial statements, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Prepare weekly cash reports, income statements, and balance sheets for company leadership.
• Process daily deposits, credit card transactions, and customer credit checks.
• Support manufacturing job costing and inventory accounting, including the annual physical inventory count.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and lending requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Support basic onsite HR functions while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Provide ongoing financial reporting and analysis to support business growth.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll

Excel

Office Suite

Cost accounting

ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Controller
Location: Sophia, WV (Greater Beckley Area)
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ Match, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: 40-hour workweek, flexible start between 8:00 and 9:00 am

Controller Description

Our client is looking for a Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations for their manufacturing facility in Sophia, WV. As the company's sole accounting professional, you will manage the full accounting cycle, including financial reporting, job costing, payroll, budgeting, cash management, and internal controls, while also supporting basic onsite HR functions. You'll work closely with both local and corporate leadership to help ensure the financial health of the business.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing accounting experience, understands ERP systems, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a hands-on environment. This is a great opportunity to join a small, family-oriented company where you can build relationships and make a meaningful impact on the company’s continued growth and success.

Controller Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and bank reconciliations
• Complete month-end close, including journal entries, financial statements, budgets, and variance analysis
• Prepare weekly cash reports, income statements, and balance sheets for company leadership
• Process daily deposits, credit card transactions, and customer credit checks
• Support manufacturing job costing and inventory accounting, including the annual physical inventory count
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and lending requirements
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors
• Support basic onsite HR functions while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Provide ongoing financial reporting and analysis to support business growth

Controller Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility required
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience required
• ERP system experience required
• Payroll processing experience required
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables & reporting) and Microsoft Office proficiency required